Never have I ever felt more grateful not to have grown up with aspiring comedians than I was while watching The Adults. This new Michael Cera-led indie—written and directed by Dustin Guy Defa and now available to watch on digital—finds three adult siblings reunited when the oldest, Eric (Cera), returns to his hometown for what was intended to be a short visit. Then Eric’s insatiable competitive drive prompts him to extend his trip, and he finds himself confronting his strained relationship with his two sisters (played by Hannah Gross and Sophia Lillis). It’s a relationship that, as Cera told Decider’s Raven Brunner in a recent interview, “slowly reveals itself to be containing a great ocean of warmth and love between them.” It’s quirky, heartfelt, and moving, and features another stand-out performance from Sophia Lillis, who also crushed it in the Dungeons & Dragons movie earlier this year. If you’re looking for a quiet and enjoyable family drama to watch in theaters this week, The Adults is the way to go.
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